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Method for the preparation of a lithium phosphate compound with an olivine crystal structure

US8722004B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2009
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B25/37
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a lithium phosphate compound with an olivine crystal structure, which has a chemical formula of LixMyM′1-yPO4, wherein 0.1≦x≦1, 0≦y≦1. The nano-scale lithium phosphate ceramic powder was synthesized by using a self-propagating combustion with reactants of soluble salts and the proper oxidizing agents, followed by heat treatment of powder to obtain nano-scale lithium phosphate compound with an olivine crystal structure in a complete crystal phase. The method of the present invention uses low cost materials and simple processes. The uniform crystal product materials are beneficial to the industrial application.

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